The Riviera Shirt - Crochet Pattern (Digital PDF)

This isn’t your grandma’s crochet shirt. It’s yours — and you made it.

The Riviera Shirt is a relaxed-fit, button-down layering piece that reimagines the classic granny square with modern colorwork and clean, tailored edges. Designed to be effortlessly cool and endlessly wearable, this shirt is the perfect intersection of handmade charm and everyday style.

Whether you throw it over a tank or wear it solo, The Riviera Shirt is a statement — of texture, color, and craftsmanship.

✨ What You’ll Love:

Modular Construction: Built from 5 simple pieces — 1 back panel, 2 front panels, 2 sleeves — this pattern is intuitive and easy to customize.

Size-Friendly: Easily adjust length, width, or fit by changing square count or stitch rows.

Bold but Breezy: Made with breathable fingering weight yarn, it’s perfect for warm weather and layering.

Beginner-Friendly with a Twist: Great for confident beginners ready to level up, and satisfying for experienced makers who want something fun and wearable.

🧵 Pattern Details:

Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate

Format: PDF digital download

Techniques Used: African granny squares, granny stitch, basic shaping, slip stitch seaming, HDC edging, buttonhole creation

📐 Sizing:

Designed to fit a men’s S–M (boxy fit) or L (fitted)

Finished Garment Size: 

Length (shoulder to hem): 69 cm

Width (bust): 54 cm

Collar height: 13 cm

Sleeve length: 25 cm

Fully customizable by: Adding/removing squares. Adjusting hook size. Modifying granny stitch rows

🧶 Materials Needed:

Approx. 450g fingering weight yarn in 4 colors (preferably cotton)

3.5 mm crochet hook (or size to meet gauge)

Yarn needle, tapestry needle, sewing needle + thread

4–5 buttons

Scissors and stitch markers (optional but handy!)

📏 Gauge:

Each granny square = 11 x 11 cm after blocking

5 granny stitch clusters = 7 cm (measured flat, post-blocking)

🧷 What’s Included:

Step-by-step written instructions with clear structure

Visual guidance on assembly, shaping, and finishing touches

Tips for adjusting size and fit

Full stitch abbreviations list

Support email if you get stuck

💬 Maker’s Note:

This design is meant to give you freedom — to mix up colors, play with fit, and put your spin on a timeless shape. When someone asks, “Where did you get that shirt?” — there’s nothing like saying, “I made it.”

🔁 You May Sell Your Makes

You’re welcome to sell finished Riviera Shirts in small batches — just credit The Club Made as the designer and link to our shop when you can. Redistribution or resale of the pattern itself is not permitted.

💌 Need help or want to show off your Riviera Shirt? Tag us on Instagram @theclubmade or email hello@theclubmade.com for a 50% OFF code on your next pattern.

Because this club has one rule: Make it yourself.